Regulatory Labeling Specialist

Job Position:Regulatory Labeling Specialist
Target Pay Range: $60,000-$80,000/year, depending on level of relevant experience and qualifications
Employment Classification: Full-Time
About us:
Headquartered in Vernon, CA, we are a premium full spectrum manufacturer and distributor of fine food and beverage products. Family owned and operated since 1977, our Company offers more than 4,000 products to a variety of customers in both the foodservice and retail channels. We are committed to providing the highest quality food products with an unrelenting commitment to fresh, nutritious ingredients and promotion of eco-friendly business practices.

Duties and Responsibilities:
• Work cross functionally with operations, QC, marketing and sales for compliance on label and packaging content as well as new product launches
• Review and revise product labels to comply with USDA/FDA food regulations
• Responsible for submitting labels to the USDA and keeping USDA approvals on file
• Creates nutritional facts panels using USDA nutrient database.
• Maintain and follow industry regulations and/or customer-specific requirements
• Manage regulatory approval process for packaging and marketing/advertising material to ensure accuracy of claims/labeling and compliance with food regulations, food safety, specifications, product usage, nutrition and health claims in the USA, Canada, and Mexico
• Represent regulatory affairs in product development meetings to ensure compliance with all food regulations is taken into consideration throughout the development process
• Create and update internal and customer-facing product specifications for finished goods
• Maintain database of ingredient and packaging supplier documentation, and update according to established frequency. Onboard new suppliers for QA review and approval
• Ensure all product, formula, ingredient, and packaging records are kept organized and complete for use in product development, labeling, and historical access
• Independently review changes in products, product specifications, and manufacturing processes to assess regulatory implications of the change
• Manage change control process to update labels, specifications, or documentations, as needed.
• Fulfill customer or internal requests for information with accurate and professional responses.
• Maintain product and facility records in customer portals. Enter new items and update existing items, as needed
• Assist QA with technical documentation in support of compliance audits, such as BRC, FSIS, and Organic
• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications and Experience:
• Minimum 2-3 years’ experience in Regulatory Labeling experience. USDA experience, preferred
• Experience in the food and beverage industry
• BA/BS in Food Science, Nutrition, Biology or applied science strongly preferred
• Strong organizational, analytical, and critical thinking skills are required
• Ability to pay close attention to detail is a must
• Flexibility to adapt to changing priorities and focus on urgent requests, when necessary. Ability to re-prioritize based on the needs of the company and project managers
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously, independently manage workload, and meet deadlines
• Proven record in maintaining the highest standards of documentation, labeling and application of regulatory requirements and policies
• Strong sense of ethics and desire to work proactively as a team
Benefits Overview:
• Holiday Pay
• Paid Time Off
• Health Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Accident Insurance
• Life Insurance
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
• 401k

Note: The statements herein are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being
performed by employees assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as
an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified.